For a first visit to Alicante, I would choose May, the first half of June or September: they offer a good balance between exploring the city and spending time by the sea. July and August suit heat lovers, while the cooler months work well for museums and a quieter city break.
Temperatures below are rounded monthly averages of daily highs from AEMET for 1981–2010, not a forecast. Prices are monthly averages for houses and apartments in the Likibu selection, checked on 18 October 2026. They are per property per night, not per person or guaranteed booking rates.
Weather: average daytime highs of around 21–24 °C. Rentals: an average of €149 per night in April and €152 in May.
Weather: average daytime highs of around 28 °C. Rentals: an average of €186 per night.
Weather: average daytime highs of around 30–31 °C, with some much hotter days. Rentals: an average of €218 per night in July and €237 in August.
Weather: average daytime highs of around 29 °C in September and 25 °C in October. Rentals: averages of €184 and €165 per night, respectively.
Weather: average daytime highs of around 17–21 °C, with much cooler evenings. Rentals: the selection shows an average of €142 per night in November and March; the table used has no figures for December–February.
For a first visit, May or early June; for sea and sightseeing, September; for beaches and heat, July–August. If city life matters more than swimming, consider November or March. Before booking, compare the final cost including cleaning and extra charges: a monthly average cannot capture every property or set of dates.
Checked on 18 October 2026. The seasonal recommendations are the author’s assessment of the data above.
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